 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(March 2024) |
| Afghanistan at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships | |
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| FINA code | AFG |
| National federation | Afghanistan National Swimming Federation |
| in Doha, Qatar | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Aquatics Championships appearances | |
Afghanistan competed at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar from 2 to 18 February.
Afghanistan entered 1 swimmer. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Fahim Anwari | 50 metre breaststroke | 31.83 | 49 | Did not advance | |||
| 100 metre breaststroke | 1:10.86 | 70 | Did not advance | ||||
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